"Mushroom basket" - tomato for decorating your table

In this article we will consider one of the most popular varieties of tomato - "mushroom basket". The tomato of this species has won a strong place on the table not only thanks to a special appearance. Here, a significant role played and the taste of tomatoes. Ogorodniki, who grow this variety, actively praise him for his unpretentiousness and excellent yield. To get such beauty, you just need to study the characteristics of growing and caring for tomato.

Tomato "mushroom basket": description

This variety will be interesting for those who like to experiment with vegetables and prefer non-standard forms. This tomato is considered a greenhouse option, but if the location and climatic conditions allow, you can plant it on the open ground, but with the use of a film.

Initially, this species was the offspring of breeders from Russia. The greens grow according to the principle of the vine, therefore it needs special facilities for convenient growth and development. Reaching a height of about two and a half meters, the branches need a strong support. The tomatoes themselves are distinguished by their large size, bright red shade and excellent transport properties. The ribbed form made tomato a wonderful decoration of the table. Tomato can weigh from 250 to 500 grams, with larger fruits usually growing at the bottom. Many truck farmers liked the "mushroom basket". Tomato can give up to three kilograms of fruit per bush per season, which is a very high figure. But in order for the whole process to be successful, we must not forget about the proper care.

Tomato "mushroom basket": the pros and cons

This variety has enough advantages that even a beginner gardener thought about his growing on his site:

• Non-standard form of the fetus;
• High yield indicator;
• Excellent transport properties;
• The ability to store for a long time;
• High immunity and resistance to attacks of diseases and pests.

The tomato "mushroom basket", reviews about which can only be read positive, has some peculiarities. They can not be called disadvantages of a variety, but they are worth knowing about, because these facts can be perceived as a disadvantage of some tomato lovers.

1. The fruits of this variety do not differ in juiciness, so those who prefer the abundance of tomato juice, it is worth considering the feasibility of planting.
2. High branches, like a vine, wind high, and they need high stable supports. If you are not able to do such, then you should not start the process.
3. The variety requires constant heat, so it is mainly grown in greenhouses. And only in very warm regions you can try to grow it on the open ground, otherwise you will not get a normal harvest.
4. Tomatoes are not suitable for use in canning, since there is too much void inside the fruit.

Planting variety

Those who decided to grow this variety, you need to know how to properly plant a "mushroom basket". Tomato should be placed at a distance of about 60 centimeters, while leaving between rows of up to 80 centimeters. Seeds need to be sown for seedling around the beginning of spring. The ground is recommended to take loose and light with an admixture of turf and humus. Before planting, soak the seeds for soaking. Plant each seed in two centimeters deep, then cover with a film and provide a temperature of about 25 degrees. Only when the shoots find two leaves, you can dive them into separate pots. Plant the seedlings in the soil at about the end of the spring period, pre-feeding it with a mineral fertilizer complex.

Features of care

With regard to care, the tomato "mushroom basket" is not particularly capricious. Watering regime - about once a week. The main thing is to provide heat, but do not allow excessive humidity, ventilate the greenhouse. Do not forget to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers. It is enough to do this three times during the whole period of growth and development. Pay special attention to the formation of branches. Watch for their development and help, directing them in the right direction. Otherwise, instead of correctly formed rows, you will have real jungles.

Possible problems

There are a number of problems that can arise in the process of growing a variety of "mushroom basket". Tomato is quite resistant to various diseases, but still such troubles, as late blight or gray rot, can hit it. In order to prevent this from happening, it is recommended that the plant be treated regularly with special solutions, and this must be done starting with the seeds. Seeds need to be decontaminated in a solution of manganese and subsequently irrigate the seedlings with the same solution or "Fitosporin". Pests can also damage the plant. Aphids, spider mites, whitefly are the most frequent visitors in the garden with tomato. For prevention, you need to constantly ventilate the greenhouse, mulch the ground and constantly inspect the branches. After finding the presence of a pest, immediately take measures: remove the parasite, treat the plant with soap solution or celandine and save the plant at the initial stage. This is how you will be able to get a rich harvest.